Suncast

The Client:

Suncast Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-quality resin products made in the U.S.A., specializing in outdoor storage, lawn and garden tools, and more. With over 35 years in the industry, Suncast distributes its products through over 25,000 retail outlets across the United States and Canada.

Client Need:

Suncast faced challenges filling labor-intensive roles such as box folding and parts kitting, exacerbated by a national labor shortage. They required a high-quality, highly accurate solution to ensure that their parts kits were consistently assembled with 100% precision. Additionally, Suncast aimed to broaden the diversity of their workforce through a reliable and innovative partnership.

AW Solution:

AutonomyWorks partnered with Suncast to provide a dedicated team of adults with autism for manufacturing roles at Suncast’s Batavia, Illinois facility.

AutonomyWorks:

Sourced,
Trained, and
Directly Hired

All Employees Working On-Site!

These associates are fully supported by AutonomyWorks’ experienced Site Supervisor and job coaches. This arrangement ensures that 100% of the correct parts are packed into boxes with exceptional accuracy, meeting Suncast’s high-quality standards while leveraging AutonomyWorks’ expertise in supporting and managing autistic workers.

Results:

AutonomyWorks helped Suncast solve a critical labor shortage while addressing the need for consistent quality in their parts kitting process.

Currently, 20 adults with autism are employed at Suncast, achieving 100% accuracy in their tasks and adding value to Suncast’s manufacturing processes while collaboratively working alongside the Suncast team.

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